Associate Director of Dining Services

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Relocation Assistance Schedule: Monday - Friday during hours of operation. Weekends as needed. Location: Overland Park, KS

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nations largest health systems for more than 70 years and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work, and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125 APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary This leadership position assists the successful operation of Food & Nutrition Services in a 60-bed Acute Care Hospital with an average census around 25. The Associate Director of Food and Nutritional Services will assist in the responsibility for all foodservice-related activities, including patient care, non-patient care, retail, cafeteria, catering, etc., quality improvement, sanitation, infection control, and all hospital-related activities. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial manager who is constantly seeking a better way to conduct business.

Key Responsibilities The Associate Director assists to ensure client/customer satisfaction and efficient, cost-effective management. You will:

• Direct and conduct safety, sanitation, and maintenance programs.
• Maintain excellent relationships with patients and the Client, as well as other departments within the Hospital.
• Promote the professional growth and development of your team.
• Foster strong inter-departmental relations and integrate the food-service department with the facility plan of operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Food Services Technology, Management, or related field; OR A.A. Degree plus three (3) years of directly related experience.
• ServSafe® Certified (required).
• Certified Dietary Manager certificate or Registered Dietitian (preferred).
• Minimum of three (3) years of food service management in a hospital, senior living, or K-12 education setting with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
• Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Previous P&L accountability or contract-managed service experience is desirable.
• Strong supervisory leadership, management, and coaching skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent financial, budgetary, accounting, and computational skills.
• Proficient computer skills required to be successful.

Benefits Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, including relevant driving history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history and driving history to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Contact InformationReq ID: 1517844 Recruiter: STACEY MOONEY